Jack Hallett, baseball player, 1940-1948

Jack Hallett

Born: 11/13/1914 in Toledo, OH, USA

Died: 6/11/1982 in Toledo, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-09-13 | Final Game: 1948-04-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Jack Price Hallett

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Biography

Jack Hallett was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1914. He played in Major League Baseball from 1940 until 1948, carving out a niche for himself during a transitional period in the sport marked by the approach of the post-World War II era. Throughout his career, Hallett showcased his talents across several teams, finishing with a record of 12 wins and 16 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.05, and he recorded a total of 128 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to compete effectively on the mound despite the challenges of the time. Hallett's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a dedication to his craft, which was essential during an era when baseball was beginning to evolve with new strategies and player dynamics. Though he did not accumulate saves during his career, his contributions to his teams were significant in their pursuit of victories. Jack Hallett remains a part of baseball history, remembered for his efforts in a league that was rapidly changing, setting the stage for future generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 16 73 24 11 2 0 277.7 280 125 8 106 128 4.05 0

Career ERA 4.05 vs. league average 3.82 across their career seasons — 6.2% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1940 CHW AL 1 1 2 2 1 0 0 14.0 15 10 6 9 6.43 4.21 (-53%) -
1941 CHW AL 5 5 22 6 3 0 0 74.7 96 50 38 25 6.03 3.94 (-53%) -
1942 PIT NL 0 1 3 3 2 0 0 22.3 23 12 8 16 4.84 3.57 (-36%) 757.2
1943 PIT NL 1 2 9 4 2 1 0 47.7 36 9 11 11 1.70 3.50 (+51%) 671.5
1946 PIT NL 5 7 35 9 3 1 0 115.0 107 42 39 64 3.29 3.59 (+8%) 3241.7
1948 NY1 NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.0 3 2 4 3 4.50 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
73 80 4 19 3 1 1 3 0 4 18 0.237 0.274 0.338 0.611 0.0

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OBP .274 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career SLG .338 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.611 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1940 CHW AL 2 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1941 CHW AL 22 26 2 4 0 1 0 1 0 2 6 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1942 PIT NL 3 8 1 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1943 PIT NL 9 14 1 4 2 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1946 PIT NL 35 26 0 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.231 — — — — 0.0
1948 NY1 NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 73 0 14 46 0 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 CHA P 2 0 1 2 0 0
1941 CHA P 22 0 2 14 0 2
1942 PIT P 3 0 0 5 0 1
1943 PIT P 9 0 3 5 0 1
1946 PIT P 35 0 8 20 0 1
1948 NY1 P 2 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 73